What is the cheapest way to get from Cres to Karlobag?

The cheapest way to get from Cres to Karlobag is to Catamaran and bus which costs €14 - €19 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cres to Karlobag?

The fastest way to get from Cres to Karlobag is to line 332 car ferry and drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Cres and Karlobag?

No, there is no direct bus from Cres to Karlobag. However, there are services departing from Cres, Peškera and arriving at Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka via Rijeka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Cres to Karlobag?

The distance between Cres and Karlobag is 168 km.

How do I travel from Cres to Karlobag without a car?

The best way to get from Cres to Karlobag without a car is to Catamaran and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €14 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Cres to Karlobag?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Cres to Karlobag, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cres to Karlobag bus from?

Cres to Karlobag bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Cres, Peškera station.

Where does the Cres to Karlobag bus arrive?

Cres to Karlobag bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where can I stay near Karlobag?

There are 2803+ hotels available in Karlobag.

Cres to Karlobag - 3 ways to travel via Catamaran, bus, and line 332 car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Cres to Karlobag by ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Catamaran, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Cres to Rijekaferry 9308
2. Take the bus from Rijeka to Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočkabus Arriva
5h 14m
€15–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cres, Peškera to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
2. Take the bus from Rijeka to Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočkabus Arriva
5h 45m
€12–33
Line 332 car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Merag to Valbiskacarferry 332
2. Drive from Valbiska to Karlobagcar
2h 43m
€21–30

Cres to Karlobag by ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cres to Karlobag.

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Distance: 168.4 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Cres, Croatia and Karlobag, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Cres, Peškera to Karlobag, E65 / Ul. Uskočka via Rijeka in around 5h 45m.

Bus operators

Ferry operators

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